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The Clone Factory in Japan Creates Lifelike Dolls of Their Clients

— July 28, 2011 — Art & Design
The Clone Factory in Japan is a shop that creates lifelike dolls of their clients. People interested in cloning themselves just have to come into for one quick session before receiving their dolls. The factory offers a unique service that involves being photographed to produce these miniature clones. After the photos are taken, they are plugged into a computer and a 3D model of a doll head is made. Since the clone dolls are accurate only from the neck up, all of the finer details have to be featured there.

To create the dolls at the Clone Factory, a special printer is used where layers of ink are printed on to plasterboard. The dolls are created completely by the magic of technology, and any touch ups are performed by the artists in the shop. The majority of customers at the Clone Factory include people who want to immortalize themselves on special days such as weddings and monumental milestones.
Trend Themes
1. Lifelike Doll Cloning - The trend of creating lifelike dolls through cloning is disrupting the personal keepsake industry by offering a unique and personalized way to capture special moments.
2. 3D Modeling for Doll Production - The trend of using 3D modeling technology for doll production is disrupting the manufacturing industry by enabling accurate and customizable creations.
3. Customized Doll Services - The trend of offering customized doll services is disrupting the consumer market by providing individuals with the opportunity to create personalized replicas of themselves.
Industry Implications
1. Personal Keepsake Industry - The personal keepsake industry has the opportunity to integrate lifelike doll cloning services to offer customers a unique and immersive way to preserve memories.
2. Manufacturing Industry - The manufacturing industry can explore the use of 3D modeling technology in doll production to enhance accuracy, customization, and efficiency.
3. Consumer Market - The consumer market can capitalize on the demand for customized doll services by providing individuals with the means to create personalized replicas of themselves.
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